Meteora Songs Ranked

Meteora is the second studio album by American rock band Linkin Park. It was released on March 25, 2003, through Warner Bros. Records, following Reanimation, a collaboration album that featured remixes of songs included on their 2000 debut studio album Hybrid Theory. The album was produced by the band alongside Don Gilmore. The title Meteora is taken from the Greek Orthodox monasteries originally bearing the name. Meteora has a similar sound to Hybrid Theory, as described by critics, and the album took almost a year to be recorded. It is the first Linkin Park studio album to feature bassist Dave Farrell after he rejoined the band in 2000 after temporarily touring with other bands. Here are all of Meteora’s songs ranked.

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13. Foreword

“This is just an intro with some sounds and what not. The sound of glass being broken. This is a great start to a great album.”

12. Session

“A Japanese flute with a mixture of different sounds, started by Mike and added with some add ins by other members. Beautifully made. This song is an instrumental which shows off whoever is their DJ.”

11. Nobody’s Listening

“This song caught my attention right off with the awesome instrumentals. The beat gets your body moving. It had me dancing all over my apartment. Mike does vocals on the verses. Chester does the chorus with Mike chiming in on them.  Mike also does the vocals for the bridge. This is my favorite song on the album.”

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10. Hit the Floor

“The instrumentals catches your attention right from the start. As it continues you can tell you are in for a treat.  The lyrics are well written and can be widely open to interpretation. Mike starts up this awesome song on vocals. Chester’s powerfully awesome voice takes the chorus by storm. This song rings true to a lot of people. Mike also covers the bridge of the song. Awesome song.”

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9. Figure.09

“I love the guitar intro in this song.  Mike starts off the vocals with lyrics that many can relate to.  Chester chimes in every now and again during the verses as well does the verses and bridge with Mike of this very awesome song.  This song reminds me of what we give up for people that we shouldn’t, becoming which that we hate.”

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8. Easier to Run

“The instrumentals catches your attention right from the start. As it continues you can tell you are in for a treat.  The lyrics are well written and can be widely open to interpretation. Mike starts up this awesome song on vocals. Chester’s powerfully awesome voice takes the chorus by storm. This song rings true to a lot of people. Mike also covers the bridge of the song. Awesome song.”

7. Don’t Stay

“This song grabs your attention from the very beginning with the sound of broken glass, followed by the remarkable guitar intro. This is one of my favorite songs on the CD. The lyrics cut through to you and say the words that you want to say when in a situation where you just had enough. The instrumentals in this song are very catchy and makes you want to get up and rock with it. Chester mainly does the vocals, while Mike chimes in every now and again. This song is epic.”

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6. From the Inside

“This is one of my favorite songs on the album. The instrumentals are done well right from the beginning.  Chester starts off the vocals. Both Chester and Mike do vocals on the verses. Chester does the vocals on the chorus and bridge as well. The kind of song that expresses that you just had enough.”

5. Lying from You

“I got so engrossed with this song I had to listen to it again for the review. This is another favorite of mine. The lyrics draw you in along with the instrumentals. It starts off hardcore and ends hardcore. It is a great song to rock to.  Mike does the vocals on the verses mainly and Chester on the chorus, blending in throughout the song. One of the true staples to Meteora. “

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4. Somewhere I Belong

“This song has a very special meaning for me. The lyrics got to me emotionally during a time I really needed to reflect on what a bad relationship was doing to me. It set me on a path of self-discovery. I will always hold this song close to my heart. I love all of the instrumentals in this song. It really brings it out. Mike does vocals mainly for the verses and Chester  does the chorus and bridge. Chester chimes in on the verses, while Mike on the chorus. This song rocks.”

3. Faint

“I have always loved the instrumental beginning in this song. It is number two of my all time favorite Linkin Park songs.  Mike starts off the vocals and does the verses. Chester does the chorus and bridge “I WON’T BE IGNORED!!!!!! I remembered thinking, yes, exactly. This is another song that the lyrics caught my attention to.”

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2. Breaking the Habit

” I loved the beat of this song right from the start. I could listen to Chester sing like this all day. He has such an awesome and versatile voice. You can just feel the emotion he puts in this song. Chester sings the whole song. It starts epic and it ends epic. One of the great staples of Meteora. “

1. Numb

“This song’s signature start builds you up to prepare you for one awesome song. This song is the most played Linkin Park song on the radio, at least where I am at. The lyrics could be related to anyone who has felt that numbing feeling from the expediency of others. Chester mainly does the vocals, very well might I add. Mike chimes in a couple of lines in the verses. All together epic song for them.”